Friday, August 3, 2012

Flinders Street Station - Melbourne or Bombay?

Hi V ... I wonder if this tram racing past the iconic Flinders Street Station is heading for the elusive "Platform Nine and Three Quarters"?  Perhaps it is heading for Bombay! Did you know that rumours abound that back in the early 1900's the plans for Bombay railway station and Flinders St railway station were mixed in the designers office in London and as a result the Bombay railway station now sits in Melbourne and the original Flinders St railway station was built in Bombay.  Cheers J.
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10 comments:

  1. From The HeartAugust 3, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    What a great shot! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. roentareAugust 3, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Mmmmm I have never heard of this and this is interesting!

    Interesting idea as our flinder station does resemble a bit of Indian influence

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  3. Doug HickokAugust 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Fantastic night mood Joe! Interesting history behind your image too :^)

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  4. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Bombourne or Melbay? :)

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  5. DianneAugust 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    A terrific motion shot Joe ... Bravo!

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  6. Rae WalterAugust 4, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Fabulous capture Joe and interesting story.

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  7. LúciaAugust 4, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Cool shot! I could spend hours photographing this place!
    Have a good weekend Joe. ;-)

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  8. Luis GomezAugust 4, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Love the shot and the story Joe! Have a great weekend!

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 5, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Are you serious Joe..or are you just messing with us haha! Love everything about this shot.

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  10. Stewart MAugust 5, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Hi there - I like this picture. I've never heard the mix and swap story - it could even be true!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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